Italian Sausage Risotto | Jamie's Italy UNSEEN

This week Jamie turned 40 and as a birthday treat we’ve unearthed this little gem for him and you, to enjoy. Back in 2005, Jamie travelled across Italy to celebrate turning 30 and here he stops off in the Amalfi hills to cook a simple sausage risotto recipe. This never before seen footage shows a younger Jamie in a chance encounter that led to this being his favourite memory of the entire trip.

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[ccovergirl]

my eyes got teary looking at you and the man just sitting on each stone eating risotto, beautiful moment.

[thestoicjosh]

When I first watched this video, it was only just a few months old. Now, it's been years, but I keep coming back to this particular episode. Not because of the recipe, but the heartfelt passion to share, the act of kindness and hospitality. Cooking is one thing, the food is another, but the intention and the act making someone (especially a complete stranger) happy by simply offering them food elevates everything in this video. Kindness knows no race nor language, and food is one of the best ways to share it.

Relatively, we need more kindness like this, especially now that we are facing a global crisis.

[THEHWLER]

Unbelievably heart-warming, both the food and the simple gesture of sharing. That made me so happy.

[RebekahFinley]

I teared up! Humanity does a lot of crappy things, but that exchange you had with that man is what it's all about. What makes life so great.

[FrenchGuyCooking]

I truly believe the recipes aren't that important. Keys to a great dish can't be bought : conviction, passion, hospitality those are the ones we should all aim for :) Big love big J

[_viven]

03:33 onward really hits you in the feels for some reason .. you think its about the food but its just so much more !!

[yvetteyasui]

Sharing food is so basic and so communal.  And Jamie's risotto goes directly to the soul.  Good eats.

[sWavrDude]

Nothing like cooking in the great outdoors over a roaring fire; especially on a hill top in Italy. What a dream

[Waarr]

Thats so great :)  u made the old man happy <3

[betulyaman]

Jamie you are soooo kind. Such an inspiration for all of us for years and years. Please keep going. Best chef with the most beautiful heart. Germany loves you !

[nightankh]

Wow Jamie, kudos to you, not only for opening your kitchen(s) to us, but for shairing your meal with a simple hurder. This speaks volumes about you as an individual. Happy late birthday, and may you have many more to come!

[marcusduck]

Most of that grated parmesan cheese was blown away by the wind lol

[samholder]

this is my fave Jamie moment of all time.

In his youth, absolutely swimming in his passion, eating life with a ladle and sharing it with whomever he encounters.

[greenmidgetcafe]

Great job Jamie! We need more Peeps like you I these troubled times. God Bless!

[willjack]

I’ve never seen this vid before and I’ve been watching Jamie for 20 years!
This is quite possibly one of the best most real onscreen moments ever. You can’t buy that sort of moment.
Thank you Jamie Oliver

[jillturner]

What a beautiful video. The risotto looked lovely but the gesture of sharing it with another human being for no reason other than kindness was so heartwarming

[jeongminjang]

Scenery, food, music and people. Gorgeous.

[uncle_gazpacho]

The scene where he feeds the sheperd is absolutely awe-inspiring. One of the best scenes in his entire cooking career on TV.

[AugustHawk]

Just found this video. I subscribed because you fed this man. We backpack and dive all the time and feed random people on the trail or on small islands all the time. It's done out of love and fellowship. Such a warm feeling. God bless you.

[chxnde]

Thank you, Jamie.. That video fell into my soul - great recipe, great chef, around sweet man, beautiful place, beautiful music.. OMG, this video made my day..